Until We Meet Again

I pushed open the door of the tattoo shop.

Qin Yiguan looked at the street in front of him.

The image of Jiaolong's beauty, her gentleness, her warm body temperature, and her faint fragrance lingered in my mind.

This woman, he'll probably never forget her for the rest of his life.

but.

Perhaps it's due to [Conscience-Free Syndrome].

Qin Yiguan didn't find this parting particularly difficult to accept.

In the vast sea of people and the boundless world, no matter where you go or when you arrive, there is no need to be sorrowful or lost; just do what you need to do.

But there will always be a hope in my heart.

--Looking forward to meeting you again.

Qin Yiguan turned around and made some simple adjustments to the shop's virtual screen.

The shop owner is out; business is temporarily suspended.

Qin Yiguan looked up at the plaque, smiled, and strode away.

"Breaking news: the Gemini Superbrain have once again relayed instructions to the Metaverse Government."

"The Metaverse Government has decided to lift restrictions on a large scale for patients with brain diseases."

"Residents, the announcement of this policy will bring about two changes."

"First, a large number of patients with mental illnesses can apply for Nutrient Pod."

"Secondly, at least 30% of the residents of Rust City will be freed from their status Castoffs..."

The news was being broadcast on a virtual screen by the roadside.

Pedestrians on their way were also using their personal smartphones to send this news.

The news was also being broadcast on the body of the giant flying machine in the sky.

Qin Yiguan walked forward, passing screen after screen without stopping, his steps becoming increasingly firm.

Qin Yiguan's understanding of this news was more thorough than anyone else's.

"Remove login restrictions for patients with brain diseases..."

"Hehe."

The boy smiled again, accepting the situation with equanimity, while also harboring a hint of anticipation for the Future.

Good news for patients with brain diseases!

The world is vast and magnificent; you, who were once overlooked, could become the most dazzling shooting star at any moment.

The average person hasn't realized it yet.

The world is about to change.

"Yiguan, the new policy has been released, and I applied for Nutrient Pod for you as soon as possible. It will be delivered to Rust City shortly. No matter what kind of illegal registration or privately manufactured Nutrient Pod you used before, don't use it anymore. Now you have legal status!"

"Thank you, Officer Wang."

Qin Yiguan was still walking when he expressed his gratitude to Officer Wang via communicator.

Officer Wang was very kind to me.

The new policy has just been implemented, and our own Nutrient Pod are already on their way.

As for the Nutrient Pod...

Qin Yiguan shook his head. "It's not of much use to me anymore."

Moreover, it makes it easy for people to trace its true identity.

I once considered that thing my dream, but now I see it as a prison.

"Boss Qin, the Mingshu leader, said he wants me to go on a trip with him to a faraway place."

He said he wanted to come with me to see mountains and rivers he had never seen before, and even to search for legendary monsters.

"I... agree."

"Boss Qin, I won't be able to accompany you on the road ahead."

"You absolutely must find another meticulous underling, otherwise, after completing the mission, you won't be able to report back to the gang, and that would be a huge loss."

"Chen Mudou, a junior member of the Dog Gang's Hall 157, is requesting leave, duration..."

"Please Boss Qin's approval."

Qin Yiguan looked at the paper in his hand. It was handwritten, and after the word 'duration' were watermarks, or more accurately, tear stains.

This 'duration' should be the time it took Chen Mudou to heal herself, that is, the time it took for her to accept that Jiang Mingshu was not a 'real person'.

Qin Yiguan looked at the little monkey in front of him.

Three minutes ago, this little winged monkey fluttered down from the sky and delivered the letter to him.

The way the letter was delivered was magical; it must have been the work of Jiang Mingshu.

Qin Yiguan took the quill pen from the little monkey's hand, and the little monkey even licked the nib of the pen.

Qin Yiguan placed the letter on the wall and carefully wrote two words: 'Approved'.

Then, he rolled the letter into a tube and placed it in the little monkey's hand. The monkey then flapped its wings and flew away.

Qin Yiguan looked up at it and softly said, "Goodbye."

Qin Yiguan continued walking forward, crossing a wasteland, and arrived at a city.

The figure of Jiu Zhengxuan appeared on the projection at the top of the high-rise building.

"An investigation has revealed that Jiu Zhengxuan, the captain of the Youth Order Squad, and two other members are innocent."

He publicly announced that he would continue to serve as the captain of the Order Squad, upholding his beliefs.

"Furthermore, 14 hours ago, Captain Jiu Zhengxuan personally arrested Zhong Yi, another mastermind behind the ' Leviathan ' incident."

"Jiu Zhengxuan also issued recruitment information to young talents throughout the entire Metaverse. According to reliable sources, more than 200 teenagers with ' Reality Enhancement ' have publicly expressed their willingness to join the Youth Order Squad."

Qin Yiguan was raised.

Upon seeing Jiu Zhengxuan in the picture, he was dressed in a pristine white suit, gazing straight ahead with unwavering determination.

Immediately.

Qin Yiguan initiated communication with Jiu Zhengxuan.

Jiu Zhengxuan replied directly, "You asked me to conceal the process of uncovering Zhong Yi. If you regret it, I can reveal the truth to the public."

Qin Yiguan shook his head. "That's not important. I just want to know, is Zhong Yi dead?"

"Dead."

Jiu Zhengxuan calmly said, "Eight hours ago, a mutated ricin toxin erupted, causing immediate death."

Qin Yiguan smiled. "Actually, the toxin I injected him wouldn't have killed him instantly. Did you finish him off with a fatal blow?"

Jiu Zhengxuan's expression changed. "No."

"Hehe."

Qin Yiguan chuckled. "Just kidding."

Jiu Zhengxuan's expression visibly relaxed.

Qin Yiguan then asked, "When I saw you carrying San Zhengxuan's head in the warehouse earlier, I still want to ask, did you kill him?"

Jiu Zhengxuan frowned slightly. "No."

"Hehe."

Qin Yiguan stared at the figure on the projection screen, who seemed to be standing in the light, and sighed, "I wish you a bright future and that you never forget your original aspirations."

Qin Yiguan continued walking.

The surrounding scenery kept disappearing from both sides of my view.

He went to 053 High School.

Arriving at Teacher Qing's office, the scene resembled the one he had visited Teacher Qing to report for duty three years prior.

"Qin Yiguan, Yiguan and impeccably Yiguan, keep it up!"

Teacher Qing's words from back then echoed in my mind.

The boy pushed open the door and saw Teacher Qing sitting quietly behind her desk, as if she had been waiting for him.

"Teacher Qing, I would like to ask for leave."

Qin Yiguan paused, "I want to go..."

"Go."

Teacher Qing smiled and said directly.

Qin Yiguan smiled as well, "You haven't asked me where I'm going yet."

"I've said it before: in this day and age, going to school is useless; knowledge and experience are the most valuable abilities in the world."

Teacher Qing still smiled, "Remember, those who aim high achieve the middle, those who aim for the middle achieve the lower! But those who aim high must be ahead of everyone else!"